Morehouse College Off Campus Apartments

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Morehouse College

You'll find yourself among a very niche population at Morehouse College, a private, male-only, historically-black university in Georgia. It is well-respected academically, being one of two black universities in the nation to produce a Rhodes Scholar. Spike Lee, Samuel L. Jackson and Martin Luther King all went to Morehouse College.

Atlanta, the capital of Georgia and its largest city, is the biggest business hub in the southeastern United States. The area around Morehouse College is primarily considered a business district. Graduates of Morehouse College will find a huge range of employment options, with large companies like Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, and AT&T all calling Atlanta home. Atlanta has the nation's third-largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies, in the 33rd city in the US, size-wise.

Explore Downtown Atlanta on Foot

Located as it is in the downtown area of Atlanta, the neighborhoods near Morehouse University are very walkable. Drug stores and grocery stores can be found within a short half-mile walk, as can study aids like bars and coffee shops! There are also fitness centers and clothing and music stores to provide welcome distractions within easy reach of Morehouse College.

Atlanta Neighborhoods

Ashview Heights, Harris Chiles and John Hope Homes are the neighborhoods closest to Morehouse, and where you will find the most conveniently located apartments. However, the Downtown area is not necessarily the cheapest to live in. The area is mostly a business district.

Atlanta Apartments

Most of your apartment rental opportunities in Atlanta are located just north of the city, while Morehouse College is south and slightly west. You'll have to cross the city center to get to the cheapest rental options, starting at around $400-$500 per month. However, transport from the main residential and housing areas in to school is relatively frequent and abundant, so cars are more of a luxury than a necessity.

Atlanta Appetizers and Aperitifs

The Downtown district of Atlanta is filled with delicious dining and drinking options, from Southern style favorites to international cuisine of every kind. Carver's Grocery and Quinone's at Bacchanalia serve well-loved Soputhern style food, or you could make your way out to Ecco or Pasta del Puccinella, closer to the center of town, for a break from Buffalo Wings.

Magic City and Elliot Street Pub will no doubt become favorite after-school catch-up venues, although there is a huge range of dance clubs, pubs and karaoke just a bit further away, in Atlanta-center.

Map & Local Information

Local Talk

You will most likely need a car to get to work and otherwise around the city of Atlanta. Public transportation is available through MARTA, the city's bus and rail system, but routes are limited and the city of Atlanta is very spread out. If you live and work in Buckhead, Downtown, Midtown, or downtown Decatur it is possible to get by without a car. However, in order to experience all that the city has to offer, or take a weekend getaway to explore nearby Callaway Gardens or hike up Stone Mountain Park, a car is a necessity.

Midtown Atlanta is known for its vibrant nightlife and is home to many of the city's trendiest restaurants, with cuisines ranging from Asian Fusion to Southwestern and everything in between. Visit local-favorite the Flying Biscuit for some of the tastiest brunch in town. Buckhead Village and Lenox Square in Buckhead are also popular destinations for the Atlanta food-lover with scores of modern and also more traditional restaurants to choose from. Check out the legendary Buckhead Diner for a dressed-up version of the classic American diner fare.

Atlanta has many areas that good for dogs and for pets in general. The best neighborhoods are Decatur, which has plenty of dog parks (for example: Adair Dog Park 716 W Trinity Pl Decatur, GA 30030-2962 or Glenlake Dog Park 1121 Church St Decatur, GA 30030-1618). Allegedly, the neighborhood of North Fulton has a higher population of dogs than people. Mailmen watch out!

Situated near the Piedmont Hospital, Ardmore Park is a small community park with new playground equipment, perfect for the neighborhood kids and local birthday parties. Just three miles down the road, Piedmont Park Conservatory is considered the "Central Park of Atlanta", with an array of athletic fields, a dog park, playground, running track, and public pool. This beautiful local park boasts a large duck pond and several picnic areas, and also hosts several concerts and festivals throughout the year including the famous Arts and Jazz Festival.

Atlantic Station is a relatively safe place to live for Atlanta. It is close to Georgia Institute of Technology so man residents are students. There are many mix-used retail buildings with entertainment, shops and restaurants. The price of one bed and one bathroom apartments are $700~$1000, two beds and two bathrooms apartments are from $1000 and go up.

Atlanta has a humid subtropical, seasonal climate with hot summers and relatively mild winters. Summers bring comfortable weather with lows around 70 and highs in the 80s, while winters bring cooler temperatures with lows in the 30s and highs in the 50s. Annual rainfall is close to the national average at about 50", and is distributed fairly evenly throughout the year. The area sees little snowfall, about 2" per year on average. The temperate climate allows residents of Atlanta to attend all of the fun festivals held at Piedmont Park throughout the year including the Atlanta Dogwood Festival and Atlanta Pride.

Atlanta is home to many designated, off-leash dog parks. Mason Hill Park, located on McConnell Drive is one of the local favorites with a large fenced-in area for pups to run around and play, as well as convenient amenities like benches, doggie waste bags, and trash receptacles. This half-acre park features a lovely water fountain as its centerpiece. Burger Dog Park is another great spot for pooches with separate fenced areas for large and small dogs, benches for the human patrons, and water fountains for both the two- and four-legged visitors. Many local restaurants allow leashed dogs on their patios including Bab's brunch joint on Juniper Street and Quattro Pizza in Midtown where they will even bring your favorite pup a bowl for water!

Atlanta's nature lovers should be sure to check out the city's beautiful Botanical Gardens and the world class Atlanta Zoo. Local history buffs should head to one of the city's renowned museums like the Atlanta History Center, the Federal Reserve Bank, or the Martin Luther King Junior National Historic Site. During baseball season don't miss an Atlanta Braves games at the local Turner Field. During the summer months in Atlanta, Centennial Olympic Park is a favorite destination for outdoor concerts and other events. Wind down at the end of the weekend with a relaxing trip to the Buckhead Grand Spa.

Home to quite a few off-leash dog parks, Atlanta is quite pet friendly. The off-leash areas within Atlanta proper include Atlantic Station Dog Park, Piedmont Dog Park, and South Bend Dog Park. There are several other parks where you can take your pets as long as they are kept on leash, including Woodruff Park in downtown Atlanta, Grant Park, Adams Park, Lionel Hampton Park, Anderson Park, Beecher Park, Mozley Park, and Maddox Park, among others. The largest green spaces in the area, such as Sweetwater Creek State Park to the west and Stone Mountain Park to the east, lie outside the city limits.